Micah Network 4 Triennial Global Consultation on Creation Stewardship and Climate Change

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1 th Micah Network 4 Triennial Global Consultation Micah Network 4 Triennial Global Consultation on Creation Stewardship and Climate Change Outside Nairobi, Kenya July 13 18, 2009

2 Changing weather patterns, rising sea levels, and an increase in the quantity and intensity of natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods and diseases such as malaria have the greatest impact on the poorest people in our world. Responsible stewardship of God's creation requires us to tackle the causes of change in the climate, minimise the harm associated with these changes and call for climate justice for the poor. Micah Network invites you to join with church and NGO leaders from around the world: To strengthen capacity of participants and participating agencies to respond effectively to climate change (including in development praxis, lifestyle change and advocacy) To encourage a deeper understanding of integral mission & sound theology on environmental sustainability and justice To enhance and further develop advocacy efforts of the Christian community on climate change To nurture Christian workers To offer space for prayerful reflection and mutual encouragement To provide opportunities for in-depth exposure to key topics through case studies and workshops To explore good practices and lessons learnt To deepen engagement with Micah Network members Photo: Care of Creation Kenya Page 1 of 5

3 PROGRAM Commencing on the afternoon of Monday 13 July 2009, the program will include the following elements: Bible Teaching and Reflection Each day will begin with worship led by a Kenyan team, and Bible teaching addressing the theme of the consultation. Plenary Sessions Our keynote speakers will address the following topics: st 21 Century Challenge: Climate Change and Biodiversity Depletion Climate Change and Global Economics Stewardship and Lifestyle Prophetic Voices: Mobilising God's people Resource people for the consultation: It is the participants who will provide the consultation with our most important human resource. Your experience, expertise and insights, shared through the workshops, case studies and a multitude of opportunities for interaction, will make this consultation a wonderful and blessed time of very practical learning and fellowship. In addition, the following have already confirmed their willingness to provide input through keynote addresses and Bible teaching: Ruth Padilla de Borst, General Secretary Latin American Theological Fellowship Dr Stella Simuyu, A Rocha International Trustee Dr Ken Gnanakan, General Director of ACTS Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool, UK Bishop Zac Nirinigiye, Assistant Bishop of Kampala Steve Bradbury, Chairman of Micah Network and Micah Challenge International Opportunities for Interaction Participants will interact with each other over the plenary sessions through facilitated, interactive sessions to ensure that everyone's experiences and ideas can be heard. Extended meal breaks and free time have been included in the program to facilitate networking & making connections with other participants. Workshops & Case Studies Each afternoon, participants will be able to choose from a range of topics for smaller group in workshops and case studies sessions. If you are planning to attend and are interested in facilitating workshops or providing case studies on any of the following, please contact Anne Liew at Anne.Liew@micahnetwork.org: Climate Adaptation Disaster Mitigation Alternative Fuel & Energy Sustainable Livelihoods Food Security Water Security Internal Migration/Displacement Energy Options i.e. mainstreaming energy usage and efficiency into community-level development programming Lifestyle i.e. the developing world taking leadership in defining responsible (western & local) lifestyles Advocacy i.e. how to influence national policies around issues of sustainability? Micah Network's Practitioner Forum Meetings There will also be opportunities for face to face interaction of the Micah Network practitioner forums for: HIV Advocacy Gender Disability Environment Page 2 of 5

4 Photo: Care of Creation Kenya CEO & CHAIR FORUM Prior to the commencement of the consultation on Monday 13 July 2009 a forum will be held specifically for CEOs and Chairs of Micah Network member agencies. The program for the CEO forum will include: Welcome and update on key projects including the Integral Mission Initiative, the Governance Project, Disaster Management and Micah Challenge Short plenary sessions on key issues facing the Christian development sector Time for interaction with fellow CEOs DATES July 13-18, The consultation will commence at 3.00pm on Monday 13 July and run until Friday evening 17 July. Participants will need to check out after breakfast on Saturday 18 July. The CEO forum will begin at 8.30 am on Monday 13 July and conclude with lunch at 1.00pm. SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION Sessions will be conducted in English and simultaneous interpretation into French and other languages will be available to enable speakers of other languages to participate, depending on demand. VENUE Brackenhurst International Conference Centre (30 minutes Northwest of Nairobi) TRANSPORT Transport between Jomo Kenyatta Airport and the venue will be provided at regular intervals. Details will be advised after you register. Photo: EFICOR Page 3 of 5

5 COST Please note: All prices include accommodation, meals and registration fee. Participants will also need to meet their own costs of travelling to Kenya from their home countries and associated entry costs (e.g. visas). Contributing Micah Network Members & Associate Members: (Agencies and individuals who have made a financial contribution to Micah Network during the 2009 calendar year or at the time of registration). Twin/Triple/Quad Sharing = US$ 550 Bunk Beds = US$ 500 Single Occupancy = US$ 650 Other Participants: Twin/Triple/Quad Sharing = US$ 600 Bunk Beds = US$ 550 Single Occupancy = US$ 700 An additional room and board fee of US$ 75 will be charged for those attending the CEO & Chair Forum. FUNDING Unfortunately Micah Network does not have funding available for delegates to attend. We encourage you to plan early and to seek funding support from your usual support agencies if necessary to enable your participation. BOOKING & ENQUIRIES Download an electronic copy of the booking form from the Micah Network website and it to bookings@micahnetwork.org OR Register online at the Micah Events website (English only): Register as a new user (click Register on left menu and enter your details) or if you have used the site before, go to step Check your (open from Micah Network and click on the activation link contained in it, while you are connected to the internet). 3. Log In (click Log In on left menu and use your username and password to log in). 4. Sign Up (scroll down to your selected conference and click Sign Up). Proceed to payment options - enter your credit card details or other payment method. 5. Transport to venue and other specific needs-once you know your flight details or transport needs, Log In (Step 3) and insert your details. For general booking and program enquiries, please contact Anne.Liew@micahnetwork.org. ABOUT MICAH NETWORK We are a global network of over 500 Christian relief, development and justice organisations and churches, comprising over 300 main members and 200 associate members. The network aims to: Strengthen Capacity Strengthen the capacity of participating agencies to make a Biblically-shaped response to the needs of the poor and oppressed. Encourage a deeper understanding of integral mission Speak strongly and effectively regarding the nature of the mission of the church to proclaim and demonstrate the love of Christ to a world in need. Advocate for and with the poor Prophetically call upon and influence the leaders and decision makers of societies to maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed and rescue the weak and needy. More information on Micah Network is available on our website: Page 4 of 5

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